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... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
... Touchpad Disabling 57 Storage Devices 59 Flash Memory Card Reader 59 Hard Disk Drive 60 Memory (RAM 62 Connections...63 Network Connection 63 Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models 65 Windows Wireless Network Connection 67 Bluetooth Wireless Connection(on selected models 69 Appendix Optional Accessories A-2 Optional Connections A-2 Operating System and Software A-3 System BIOS Settings A-4 Common Problems and Solutions A-7 Recovering Your Notebook PC A-13 Using Recovery Partition A-13 Using Recovery DVD (on selected models A-14 DVD-ROM Drive Information A-16 Blu-ray ROM...
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Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures...
Knowing the Parts Gives you information on getting started with the Notebook PC. 4. Getting Started Gives you information on using the Notebook PC's components. 5. Appendix Introduces you to complete certain tasks safely and effectively.These notes have different degrees of this manual. The actual bundled operating system and applications differ by models and territories. Please accept your Notebook PC and the pictures...
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... of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or...
... of warm water and remove any part of the Notebook PC. DO NOT expose to or use the modem during a gas leak. Battery safety warning: DO NOT throw the battery in this manual, refer all precautions and instructions. Except as described in fire. Do not place together with a dry cloth. DO NOT disassemble the battery. Notebook PC User Manual DO NOT place or...
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... between locations. When the battery pack is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook...
... between locations. When the battery pack is not connected. Spring The spring battery lock is installed. Only purchase hard disk drives from authorized retailers of memory in the unlocked position. 3 Battery Pack The battery pack is automatically charged when the Notebook PC is connected to an AC power source and maintains power to keep the battery pack secured. 2 Battery Lock - There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is used to the Notebook...
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... various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or...
... various models with different optical drives.The Notebook PC's optical drive may support compact discs (CD) and/or digital video discs (DVD) and may have recordable (R) or re-writable (RW) capabilities. This indicator will light in Windows "Computer" and selecting Eject. 22 Notebook PC User Manual See the marketing specifications for opening the tray. 3 USB Port (2.0) The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is being transferred by the optical disk drive. You can be connected or...
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... and is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. This record is not a problem with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
... and is created by using the hot keys. IMPORTANT! DO NOT carry or cover a Notebook PC that is powered ON with selections to enter the BIOS Setup. This indicates that will be correct when you receive the Notebook PC. Before bootup, the display panel flashes when the power is turned ON.This is part of the system. This record is not a problem with an operating system. To protect the hard disk drive, always...
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... pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
... pressing any are turned OFF. Because RAM is volatile, it requires power to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).You can use the keyboard shortcut [Fn F1] to activate this mode.) 40 Notebook PC User Manual Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of these features through the operating system. When you resume your work if any keyboard key except [Fn]. (NOTE: The power indicator will close...
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... models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
... models; stretches the screen area to use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth. The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on sleep button setting in Display Property Settings.) NOTE: Must connect an external monitor "before" booting up. 42 Notebook PC User Manual Follow the icons instead of the function keys. Windows software settings are necessary to fill the entire display when using low resolution modes.) LCD/Monitor Icons (F8): Toggles between the Notebook PC's LCD display and an external monitor in this series: LCD Only -> CRT Only (External Monitor) -> LCD...
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... built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You...
... built-in Windows OS) Fn+C: Toggles "Splendid Video Intelligent Technology" function ON and OFF. NOTE: Selected models have an indicator between AC mode and battery mode.You can see the current mode through the onscreen display (OSD). Locking the touchpad will automatically switch the system between the touchpad buttons will light when the touchpad is UNLOCKED (enabled) and not light when the touchpad is best used with an external pointing device such as a mouse. You...
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... devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card...
... devices. SD / MMC MS / MS Pro The actual location of memory card readers because it utilizes the internal highbandwidth PCI bus. This Notebook PC has a single built-in memory card reader that can use many flash memory cards as digital cameras, MP3 players, mobile phones, and PDAs. IMPORTANT! Never remove cards while or immediately after reading, copying, formatting, or deleting data on Notebook PC model and flash memory card specifications. WARNING! Flash memory card compatibility varies depending on the card...
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... the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
... the memory differs by decreasing hard disk access. There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is only an example.) Notebook PC User Manual Memory (RAM) Additional memory will increase application performance by models. The actual location of this Notebook PC to locate the memory. Installing a Memory Card: Removing a Memory Card: 33 (This is only an example.) 62 (This is installed. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly...
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... pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
... pre-configured in good working order. A recovery disc is optional and includes an image of hardware and software support may vary depending on the hard drive at the factory.The recovery disc provides a comprehensive recovery solution that quickly restores the Notebook PC's operating system to download individual software drivers and utilities. The choices and languages will depend on the territory.The levels of the original operating system installed on the installed operating system. Support Software This Notebook PC comes with a support disc...
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... Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set . Leave the Confirm New Password...
... Password or User Password. 2. Password is then set , then this only limits access to Setup and is a power on password and must be entered to confirm the password and press [Enter]. 4. Security Setting Aptio Setup Utility - Administrator Password User Password Status NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED Setup administrator password User Password HDD User Password Status : Set Master Password Set User Password NOT INSTALLED : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Re-type to boot or enter Setup. If ONLY the user's password is set . Leave the Confirm New Password...
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... to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
... to another location before recovering. 4. If problem still persists, try again. 3. A. If updating the BIOS does not help, try better quality discs and try restoring your local service center and ask an engineer for assistance. Notebook PC User Manual A-7 Optical Disc The optical disc drive is disabled. Unknown Reason - Remove upgraded parts (RAM, HDD, WLAN, BT) if they were installed after purchase. 2. If the problem still exist, contact your system using the recovery partition or DVD.
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... by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. C. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar...
... by some viruses, use anti-virus software to another location before recovering. Battery problem; A. C. Hardware Problem - Notebook PC User Manual A-9 visit a local service center for replacement. You must backup all your system using the recovery partition or DVD. Make sure that the FAN works when the CPU temperature is high and check whether there is equipped with a wireless card? Symptom & Solutions: A. please check the battery contacts, otherwise visit a local service center for repair. Enter Control Panel -> Device Manager. You will see taskbar...
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Unknown Reason - WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Ensure your problem. A. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white...
Unknown Reason - WARNING! A-10 Notebook PC User Manual Blue screen with white text A blue screen with Easy Flash in Windows or AFLASH in Windows Safe Mode. 3. Un-install software applications. These utilities and BIOS files can be an "Open policy file error" message. Ensure your problem. A. Reinstall the latest version "Power4 Gear" utility to see if the problem is available on the ASUS website. Update the BIOS to the latest version with white...
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...:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility.
...:52 New Platform Platform: Unkown Version: Unkown Build Date: Unkown FS0 FS1 FS2 [ ]: Switch [ ] : Choose [q] : Exit 5. Use the "Start Easy Flash" function on the Exit page after updating (flashing) the BIOS. Intel Virtualization Technology VT-d Legacy USB Support SATA Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] : Select Screen : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. A-12 Notebook PC User Manual Software Problem - BIOS Updating the BIOS. 1. ASUS Tek. Follow the instructions shown. You must "Restore Defaults" on the Advanced page of the BIOS Setup Utility.
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... Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as drive"C". The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state...
... Your Notebook PC Using Recovery Partition The Recovery Partition quickly restores your Notebook PC's software to a network drive and make note of any customized configuration settings (such as network settings). Before using the Recovery Partition, copy your Notebook PC to create a new system partition as drive"C". The Recovery Partition is a reserved space on your hard disk drive used to restore the operating system, drivers, and utilities installed on your hard disk drive and creates a new system partition as Outlook PST files) to USB storage devices or to its original working state...
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... drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
... drivers and utilities. Double-click the AI Recovery Burner icon on selected models) Creating the Recovery DVD: 1. Insert a blank writable DVD into the optical drive and click Start to create the Recovery DVD. Prepare enough blank writable DVDs as instructed to start creating the Recovery DVD. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to entire HD with two partitions. Remove the external hard disk drive before performing system recovery on the wrong disk drive or formatting the incorrect drive partition. Using Recovery DVD (on the Window desktop. 2. A-14 Notebook PC User Manual...
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... the recovery process. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC...
... the recovery process. Ensure to boot from the Recovery DVD. 3. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updated drivers and utilities. Notebook PC User Manual A-15 Using the Recovery D��V�D�:� 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to confirm the system recovery. Unstable power supply may be labeled as "CD/DVD") and press [Enter] to back up all your Notebook PC when performing system recovery. Restart the Notebook PC...